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Five-Victory Powder

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Five-Victory Powder,For seasonal cold-induced fever, chills, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, cold phlegm cough, and abdominal distension—to be used within the first three days of the illness.

Formulas Name : Five-Victory Powder

Chinese Name : 五胜散

Drug Formulation

1 liang of licorice (roasted), 1 liang of gypsum, 1 liang of white atractylodes, 1 liang of schisandra, and 3 fen of dried ginger (roasted).

Source

*The Classic of the Middle Treasury: Appendix*, Volume 2.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For seasonal cold-induced fever, chills, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, cold phlegm cough, and abdominal distension—to be used within the first three days of the illness.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 da qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water, 2 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube. Decoct together until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm, regardless of the time of day. For abdominal distension, decoct with salt.

Five-Victory Powder,*The Classic of the Middle Treasury: Appendix*, Volume 2.,For seasonal cold-induced fever, chills, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, cold phlegm cough, and abdominal distension—to be used within the first three days of the illness.

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